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February 6, 2024 ·10:00 AM Published

Broward County Governmental Center Room 422 (Commission Chambers)

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Agenda — 103 items

  1. 1 MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  2. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 6 PROCLAMATION(S)
  6. 7 TUESDAY MORNING MEMO
  7. 8 CONSENT AGENDA
  8. 9 BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  9. 1. MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments
  10. 1A. MOTION TO APPOINT Mena Morgan to the Historic Preservation Board in the category of “General or building contractor.” (Vice-Mayor Furr) 24-153
  11. 1B. MOTION TO APPOINT George S. Werthman to the Broward County Planning Council in the category of “Elector; in District.” (Vice-Mayor Furr) 24-212
  12. 13 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  13. 14 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
  14. 2. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a Road Easement executed by KMAJCTL LLC on a portion of real property located along the east side of NE 3rd Avenue south of NE 5th Street in the City of Fort Lauderdale, at no cost to Broward County. (Commission District 4)
  15. 16 REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
  16. 3. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution authorizing conveyance to the City of Miramar by Quitclaim Deed eight parcels of real property not suitable for further development that escheated to Broward County for delinquent real estate taxes; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute quit claim deed and recordation of same. (Commission District 7) 24-026
  17. 18 WATER AND WASTEWATER BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIVISION
  18. 4. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution pertaining to the Toilet Replacement Credit Program (“Program”) of Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (“WWS”); updating the established program to increase the available credit amount for WWS residential customers. (Commission Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) ▶ jump to 40:40
  19. 20 WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DIVISION
  20. 5. MOTION TO ADOPT six Resolutions accepting utility easements located in the City of Lauderdale Lakes as part of the County’s Utility Analysis Zone (UAZ) construction projects. (Commission District 9)
  21. 6. MOTION TO ADOPT six Resolutions accepting utility easements located in the City of Lauderdale Lakes as part of the County’s Utility Analysis Zone (UAZ) construction projects. (Commission District 9)
  22. 7. MOTION TO ADOPT seven Resolutions accepting utility easements located in the City of Lauderdale Lakes as part of the County’s Utility Analysis Zone (UAZ) construction projects. (Commission District 9)
  23. 24 HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  24. 25 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION
  25. 8. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution providing funding for certain services, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND DISBURSEMENT OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION RYAN WHITE FUNDS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $3,182,717 FOR RYAN WHITE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TO SPECIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-10:39 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-043. VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item. 1. Melida J. Akiti 2. Bradford J. Barnes 3. Evan L. Boyar 4. Johanne Casseus 5. Jose Castillo 6. David J. Clark 7. Aaron Cutright 8. David M. Feldman 9. Alexander M. Fernandez 10. Bisiola O. Fortune-Evans 11. Vincent J. Foster 12. Rosalyn Frazier 13. Gregory Gayle 14. William E. Green 15. Ronenia A. Jenkins 16. Rafael F. Jimenez 17. Chauniqua D. Kiffin 18. Alondra Machado 19. Bradley Paul Mester 20. Candace M. Pineda 21. Peter P. Powers 22. Zulma Vanessa Quiles 23. Joshua Rodriguez 24. Paula M. Thaqi 25. Shawn M. Tinsley ACTION: (T-10:39 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich was inaudible during the vote.
  26. 27 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  27. 9. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Agreement between Broward County and the City of Miami for the County's participation in the 2022 Miami/Fort Lauderdale Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management, through June 30, 2024, accepting a grant award in the amount of $364,325; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; and authorize County Administrator to execute addenda and amendments to the grant award that do not increase the financial obligations of the County, subject to review as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award. ACTION: (T-10:39 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution for the Urban Area Security Initiative Fund for Broward County Office of Emergency Management in the amount of $364,325, as funded through the Miami UASI Grant Program. ACTION: (T-10:39 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-044. VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich was inaudible during the vote.
  28. 29 REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  29. 10. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider enactment of an Ordinance adopting a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 23-5.B.), located in the City of Hollywood (Commission District 6), as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 24-073
  30. 11. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BUILDING CODE DIVISION AND FEE WAIVERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AMENDING SECTION 8.15 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"), PROVIDING FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUILDING CODE DIVISION; AMENDING CHAPTERS 38 AND 40 AND SECTION 43.55 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, MODIFYING PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH STATUTORY AND FLORIDA BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS, UPDATING CROSS REFERENCES, AND PROVIDING OTHER GENERAL AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 24-027
  31. 12. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO COUNTY PARKING FACILITY LICENSES; AMENDING SECTIONS 27-174 THROUGH 27-176 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 24-030
  32. 13. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY AIR LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE; AMENDING SECTION 40.23 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 24-077
  33. 34 RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
  34. 14. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FULL FUNDING FOR AND COMPLETION OF EVERGLADES RESTORATION PROJECTS; URGING APPROVAL OF THE $725 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR EVERGLADES RESTORATION IN THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR FEDERAL BUDGET; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO FULLY FUND EVERGLADES RESTORATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; DIRECTING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TRANSMIT CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Beam Furr) 24-102
  35. 36 BUILDING CODE DIVISION
  36. 15. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO), for Broward County Staff services in connection with code enforcement hearings, with term to commence upon recordation of Agreement until September 30, 2028; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
  37. 38 HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION
  38. 16. MOTION TO APPROVE Funding Agreement (“Agreement”) between Broward County and Andrews Apartments, LLC (“Owner”) providing funding to Owner in the total aggregate amount which shall not exceed $5,500,000 to facilitate development of a minimum of 400 mixed-income dwelling units, with a minimum of 200 affordable units in the City of Fort Lauderdale in substantially the form of Exhibit 1; to authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement with any required modifications, provided such modifications do not impose any additional, material financial risk on the County, and subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. (Commission District 8) ▶ jump to 46:50
  39. 40 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  40. 17. MOTION TO FILE Quarterly Investment Report as required by Section 218.415(15), Florida Statutes and Section 22.93 of the Broward County Administrative Code. 24-062
  41. 42 ACCOUNTING DIVISION
  42. 18. MOTION TO FILE Quarterly Financial Report for the Children’s Services Council of Broward County for the quarter ending December 31, 2023. 24-060
  43. 44 PURCHASING DIVISION
  44. 45 For Human Services Department
  45. 19. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidders by group, Kameleon Enterprises Inc. dba Fort International Inc. (Group 1 - Linens); Charm-Tex, Inc. (Group 2 - Clothing); Bob Barker Company, Inc. (Group 3 - Footwear); Allure Hospitality Suppliers, Inc. (Group 4 - Personal Hygiene/Health); Bob Barker Company, Inc. (Group 5 - Entertainment), for Personal Care Items, Bid No. OPN2126803B1, for use by the Broward Addiction Recovery Center, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $155,832, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year optional renewal terms, for a potential five-year estimated amount of $779,160.
  46. 47 For Public Works Department
  47. 20. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low, responsive, responsible bidder, Airport and Commercial Equipment Suppliers, Inc., for Pedestrian Signals and Accessories, Bid No. OPN2127147B1, for the Traffic Engineering Division, in an initial two-year estimated $809,797 term, inclusive of allowances for shipping and handling surcharge expenses in the amount of $2,500 per year, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for an additional one-year term, for a potential estimated three-year award amount of $1,214,695.
  48. 21. MOTION TO APPROVE threshold increase for open-end Contract No. BLD2126003B1, Painting and Waterproofing Services, for the Facilities Management Division, in the increased amount of $1,200,000 for the remainder of the contract’s current term through September 13, 2024; and restore the Director of Purchasing’s award authority of $500,000 for this contract. 24-057
  49. 50 RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION
  50. 22. A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, Tax Redemption Account No. xxxxxxxxx0916, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated. ACTION: (T-10:39 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, due to being voided. Checks have been reissued. ACTION: (T-10:39 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich was inaudible during the vote. 24-045
  51. 52 BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
  52. 23. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a Road Easement executed by 27 Avenue & 14 Street LLC on a portion of real property located at the northeast corner of NW 27th Avenue and NW 14th Street in the Broward Municipal Services District, at no cost to Broward County. (Commission District 8)
  53. 54 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
  54. 55 CULTURAL DIVISION
  55. 24. MOTION TO FILE semi-annual grant report for the Fiscal Year 2024 and the closing of the Fiscal Year 2023 grant award cycle in accordance with Section 29.17(g) of the Broward County Administrative Code relating to the Cultural Division’s cultural grant agreements. 24-025
  56. 57 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION
  57. 25. MOTION TO ACCEPT nominations to appoint or reappoint members to the following boards: 1. Central Examining Board (13 positions) 2. Climate Change Task Force (one position) 3. Racial Equity Task Force (two positions) 4. School Oversight Committee (one position) 5. Unsafe Structures Board (six positions) 24-074
  58. 59 PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
  59. 26. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute an Amended and Restated License Agreement with Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad, Inc. (formerly known as Florida Live Steamers and Railroaders, Inc.), a Florida not-for-profit corporation, for the continued use, operation, and maintenance of a scale-model railroad facility at Tradewinds Park, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, at no cost for unlimited five-year renewals and termination by either party upon 30 days’ notice; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Amended and Restated Agreement. 24-110
  60. 61 COUNTY COMMISSION
  61. 27. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance regarding battery recycling, including requiring qualifying retail establishments in Broward County to make onsite battery collection available to the public; and to direct County Administration to identify the appropriate logistical resources necessary to implement such required recycling, including transportation from collection sites to appropriate recycling facilities. (Commissioner Geller) 24-128 ▶ jump to 63:47
  62. 63 COUNTY AUDITOR
  63. 28. MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Audit of the Accounts Payable Section Pre-Audit Function - Report No. 24-08. 24-134
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  65. 66 PUBLIC HEARING
  66. 29. MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance adopting Broward County Land Use Plan text amendment PCT 22-7, regarding the Dania Beach Activity Center, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, as amended (Commission District 6), the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN TEXT OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING THE DANIA BEACH ACTIVITY CENTER; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 24-071 ▶ jump to 69:40
  67. 30. MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance adopting Broward County Land Use Plan text amendment PCT 23-3, adding Policy 2.16.5 regarding Community permitted uses, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, as amended, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN TEXT OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING POLICY 2.16.5 RELATED TO COMMUNITY USES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 24-072 ▶ jump to 71:22
  68. 69 END PUBLIC HEARING
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  70. 71 REGULAR AGENDA
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  72. 73 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  73. 74 PURCHASING DIVISION
  74. 75 For Aviation Department
  75. 31. MOTION TO RATIFY action taken by the County Administrator on December 29, 2023, on behalf of Broward County and through delegation granted by the Board of County Commissioners on December 12, 2023, to approve and execute an agreement between Broward County and Magnum Construction Management, LLC d/b/a MCM, for Terminal 1 Checked Baggage Resolution Area Room Improvements at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Bid No. PNC2122436C1, for the Broward County Aviation Department, in the amount of $29,090,576, including allowances of $4,327,463. 24-053 ▶ jump to 73:56
  76. 77 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
  77. 32. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator, or designee, to negotiate, approve, and execute work authorizations with one or more of the firms that the Board approved contracts to be entered into at its November 14, 2023, meeting (Item No. 57) for the creation of conceptual designs for low- to mid-level bridge crossings of the New River, for the review and analysis of other crossing alternatives, and for additional work related to both, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000, subject to review for legal sufficiency of each such work authorization by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to take all administrative and budgetary actions associated with such work authorizations. 24-109 ▶ jump to 74:54
  78. 79 COUNTY COMMISSION
  79. 33. MOTION TO APPROVE sponsorship of the City of Lauderhill’s 9th Annual Jammin’ in the Park, which occurs on April 22, 2024, at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, in the amount of $50,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any necessary sponsorship documentation to effectuate same, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. (Commissioner McKinzie) 24-111 ▶ jump to 104:04
  80. 34. MOTION TO APPROVE sponsorship of the City of Miami Garden’s 18th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival, which occurs on March 11 and 12, 2024, in the amount of $100,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any necessary sponsorship documentation to effectuate same, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. (Commissioner McKinzie) 24-112 ▶ jump to 104:08
  81. 35. MAYOR'S REPORT A. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ACTION: (T-1:13 PM) Mayor Rich informed that she will be celebrating her birthday at home on Friday with her 101-year-old mother. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. THANK YOU ACTION: (T-1:14 PM) Mayor Rich thanked County Administration, Commissioners, staff and the general public for the well wishes and thoughtful things that have been done since her accident. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. BREAKFAST ACTION: (T-1:14 PM) Mayor Rich thanked Vice-Mayor Furr for covering for her at the State of the County Breakfast this past week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. SHANDLEY PROCLAMATION ACTION: (T-1:15 PM) Mayor Rich congratulated and thanked Kelley Shandley for taking the Broward Performing Arts Center to new heights in generation of capital, as well as promotion of the cultural arts. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. HOUSE/SENATE BILLS ACTION: (T-1:16 PM) Mayor Rich drew attention to House and Senate bills dealing with the criminalization of homelessness and advocated for collaboration in opposition. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
  82. 36. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. GROUNDBREAKING ACTION: (T-1:22 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero announced that the groundbreaking for the grandstands and World Cup press conference will be held at Broward Central Regional Park on February 13 at 11:00 a.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. CONGRATULATIONS ACTION: (T-1:23 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero congratulated Film Commissioner Sandy Lighterman and team for Greater Fort Lauderdale being ranked second on Movie Maker Magazine’s 2024 list of best places to live and work as a movie maker. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTION: (T-1:23 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero shared that unique educational programming is available through the library system in celebration of Black History Month and encouraged everyone to explore <https://broward.org/library> for more information. In addition, Administrator Cepero discussed participation in the MLK, Jr. Parade, activities and displays and noted that a bus wrap commemorating BHM is highlighted in the County Administrator’s video released yesterday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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  84. 85 SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
  85. 86 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  86. 37. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute an agreement addressing, on terms she determines are in the best interest of the County and after consultation with the County Attorney, the County’s objections to the assumption and assignment of Broward County’s contracts for the purchase of electric transit buses from Proterra, Inc., to Phoenix Motor, Inc., in the matter of Proterra, Inc., Case No. 23-11120, pending before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, subject to approval by the Office of the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. 24-177
  87. 88 NON-AGENDA
  88. 38. BMSD - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-1:09 PM) Commissioner McKinzie inquired with respect to termination of the BMSD CRA at the state level. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-256
  89. 39. TRANSPORTATION METRICS - COMMISSIONER BOGEN ACTION: (T-1:12 PM) Commissioner Bogen inquired as to savings data in relation to using taxicabs versus TOPS! (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Bogen, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that this information will be provided by the Transportation Department. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-257
  90. 40. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-1:12 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Water and Wastewater Services Director Alan Garcia and team for their assistance with the Lighthouse Point water main break in January. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-258
  91. 41. SFRTA - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-1:13 PM) Commissioner Fisher congratulated Commissioner Ryan in being elected to serve as the chair of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-259
  92. 42. BIRTHDAY WISHES - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-1:13 PM) Commissioner Fisher wished Commissioner Ryan a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-260
  93. 43. BIRTHDAY WISHES - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-1:13 PM) Commissioner Fisher wished Mayor Rich a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-261
  94. 44. COMMUNITY LEADER AWARD - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-1:13 PM) Commissioner Fisher shared that he was honored to receive the 2023 Broward Community Leader of the Year award by the Miami Association of Realtors. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-262
  95. 45. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-1:17 PM) Commissioner Udine congratulated Cultural Division Director Phillip Dunlap for doing an amazing job with the Cultural Council, volunteers, various groups and producing so many events, including the recent Ignite series. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-263
  96. 46. COMPLIMENT - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-1:18 PM) Commissioner Udine complimented Vice-Mayor Furr and everyone around the County for pinch hitting in the Mayor’s absence and wished Mayor Rich well in moving forward. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-264
  97. 47. LEGISLATURE BILLS - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-1:18 PM) Commissioner Geller commented, with all due deference to Mayor Rich, that it is difficult to single out only two bad bills when there are so many bad bills that the Legislature is passing. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-265
  98. 48. CULTURAL FUNDING - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-1:19 PM) Commissioner Geller noted that the Cultural Council needs to ensure that funds are disbursed through all of the groups within the cities of the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-266
  99. 49. GELLER AMENDMENT - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-1:19 PM) Commissioner Geller requested that the County Attorney’s Office draft an amendment to the Geller Amendment which would include adding density within rail corridors. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-267
  100. 50. FUNDING - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-1:20 PM) Commissioner Rogers requested that applicable rights and potential ordinances be explored as it relates to funding and grant funding to organizations within central and other areas of the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-268
  101. 51. CENTRAL BROWARD - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-1:20 PM) Commissioner Rogers advocated for tax dollars to benefit Central Broward and other areas of the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-269
  102. 52. PRESS CONFERENCE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-1:21 PM) Commissioner Rogers inquired as to the date and time for the cricket press conference. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-270
  103. 53. BROWARD WORKSHOP - VICE-MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-1:24 PM) Vice-Mayor Furr encouraged rising to the challenges of improving interactions with the public which were presented by a speaker at the Broward Workshop. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Vice-Mayor Furr, Commissioner Fisher commented on a take-away from the workshop, noting that the referenced speaker was dynamic as well as Vice-Mayor Furr. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-271